The 'Best' Gyuto Edge Length—225mm of course!

[OnionSlicer]

The best gyuto edge length is 1mm per 1lb of the user.

Currently I'm using oversized 240s, and I suspect it won't be too long before I move up to 270s

 

[DitmasPork]

The best gyuto edge length is 1mm per 1lb of the user.

Currently I'm using oversized 240s, and I suspect it won't be too long before I move up to 270s

Hmmm, I’ve yet to find a 140mm gyuto for my kitchen.

 

[xxxclx]

Hmmm, I’ve yet to find a 140mm gyuto for my kitchen.

How about a 150mm denka TFTFTFTFTFTF

 

[DitmasPork]

How about a 150mm denka TFTFTFTFTFTF

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Hahahahaha! That's awesome, never knew TF did them small! TBH, perfectly happy with my 240 denka.

 

[justaute]

I have a 220 (to-be-delivered) and a 230. 450/2=225. I have two 225!

 

[Jovidah]

The best gyuto edge length is 1mm per 1lb of the user.

Currently I'm using oversized 240s, and I suspect it won't be too long before I move up to 270s

I know you meant it as a joke, but there's something to say for tying it to physical attributes. I've at least once heard someone to basically take your elbow-to-wrist length. Comes down to 25 cm for me, which is exactly the length of my favorite knife.

I think @Benuser is on to something as well, about total body length having an influence on knife preferences, but I'm leaning towards this having a bigger effect on profile preference, since differences in body length tend to lead to different angles towards the board.

 

[Barmoley]

Height of the blade people prefer depends on the vertical distance from your elbow to the board. This is also affected by the angle of the handle to the edge. Length I think is more affected by technique used and board space.